Healthy High Protein Reese’s Cheesecake (Gluten Free, Low Carb)

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This Healthy High Protein Reese’s Cheesecake is gluten free, low carb, higher protein, and lower sugar. It’s creamy, rich, peanut buttery, with the perfect amount of chocolate for every bite. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better? It’s ridiculously easy to make!

One of my most popular recipes last year was my High Protein Mini Cheesecake and I shared that early Fall so that’s how you know it was a hit! Because that recipe is a simple cheesecake that can be topped with anything to take on other flavors, I wanted to create other variations so there were even MORE options. Some others that I shared are my Blueberry Cottage Cheese Cheesecake and High Protein Pumpkin Cheesecake but one version that’s been missing also happens to be my favorite combo – chocolate and peanut butter! I don’t know why I didn’t think to make this flavor sooner but now that I have, it’s no surprise that it’s become my favorite out of ALL of them.

The cheesecake itself is a subtle, sweet peanut butter flavor and topped with a thick drizzle of chocolate for a hint of Reese’s in every bite. The flavors mixed with the pillowy, smooth texture make this taste like a cheesecake you’d get at a restaurant? The only difference is it’s made with simple ingredients, has WAY less sugar, and even has a decent amount of protein for a single dessert. Those are all major wins if you ask me!

Unlike regular cheesecake, this is healthier because it’s made with just five simple ingredients that are all naturally lower in sugar and you have your choice of added sweetener so you can make this refined sugar free too. You get a decent amount of protein and healthy fats from the peanut butter, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and egg and carbs from the sweetener you choose. My favorite is to use honey because it contains a lot of minerals, is a more natural sugar option, and adds just the right amount of sweetness!

It’s so easy to make and perfect for those nights you’re craving a decadent sweet treat but don’t want to spend the time (or money) making something. If you want to impress someone with your healthier baking skills, you’re going to want to share this one 😉

Why You’ll Love This

• Crowd-pleaser – Perfect for sharing (but no judgment if you keep it all for yourself).
• Low sugar – This is naturally sweetened with honey and you can also use maple syrup , monk fruit, or another sweetener of your choice. These are all great, more natural options.
• Easy to make – You’ll have this ready and baked in thirty minutes, the hardest part is waiting an hour or so for it to set but trust the process… the setting is KEY to the best texture. I promise it’s worth it!
• Dietary friendly – This is gluten free, low carb, low in sugar, high protein, and can be refined sugar free depending on what ingredients you use.

What You’ll Need

• Peanut butter – For the classic Reese’s chocolate peanut butter taste, use a natural peanut butter! If you need to use another nut or seed butter that will work too, the taste will just be slightly different.
• Greek yogurt – A great source of protein and helps the bake rise really well!
• Cream cheese – This makes it extra creamy and soft.
• Egg
• Sweetener of choice – You can also use honey, maple syrup, monk fruit, etc. I prefer to use honey in mine!

Chocolate Drizzle

• Chocolate chips – You can use any chocolate chips or even chop up a chocolate bar. But the added chocolate is what gives the Reese’s cup flavor.
• Coconut oil

How To Make

1. Preheat the oven to 350F and line a four-cup dish with parchment paper. (Tip: Trim the paper so it’s wide enough to cover the bottom and leaves some hanging over the sides so once the cheesecake is set, it’s easy to lift out of the dish!)
2. In a large bowl, add all ingredients and whisk until fully combined and smooth.
3. Pour the mixture into the lined dish and bake for 35 minutes or until risen and slightly firm.
4. Let it cool completely and set in the fridge for at least one to two hours.
5. Once set, make the chocolate drizzle by combining chocolate chips and coconut oil, then microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until fully melted and smooth.
6. Drizzle the cheesecake with chocolate and enjoy!

Recommended Tools

• Glass mixing bowls
• Parchment paper
• 4-cup glass dish – I use this pyrex food storage container!
• Silicone spatula
• Stainless steel measuring cups and spoons

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